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R639 KAW

1997 Nissan Elgrand

Black Diesel 3150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,510 mi
Last recorded148,510 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Elgrand129,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 KAW
MakeNissan
ModelElgrand
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,150cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 148,510 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at joint to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 148,207 miles

areas of light corrosion under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2018 136,013 miles

both side floor croded and outer seels

Fail 25 Aug 2018 136,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both side floor croded and outer seels

Pass 17 Aug 2017 130,208 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 130,208 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 123,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 123,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Inner n/s sill corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 116,994 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,993 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 110,363 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 105,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 105,887 miles

Centre Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 101,296 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,392 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 93,315 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

n/s/r inner side light not working

o/s/f day run light not working

rubber missing off parkbrake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2010 81,469 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 77,959 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 70,421 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 70,421 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,462 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Elgrand?

Based on 136,948 MOT tests across 17,589 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
5,309
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
17,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 1,720
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,283
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,279
fog lamp not working 1,174
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R639 KAW is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand in Black with a 3,150cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Elgrand models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 129,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Elgrand fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 1,720 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R639 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Elgrand typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Elgrand is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R639 KAW is a 1997 Nissan Elgrand, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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